Perspectives for Inclusion Series: Dr. Antonia Coello Novello

Celebrating Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

“DUTY CALLS: Lessons Learned from an Unexpected Life of Service”

Speaker

Dr. Antonia Coello Novello’s story is one of enduring commitment to public health and leadership — including becoming the first woman and first Hispanic to serve as Surgeon General of the United States, a long career with the National Institutes of Health, serving as New York State Commissioner of Health during 9/11, and coordinator of health care resources in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Her countless awards include the U.S. Army’s Civilian Award for Humanitarian Service, the National Guard Merit Cross Medal, the National Women’s Hall of Fame, and the AMA Board of Trustees Special Award for Meritorious Service.

Space is limited; please RSVP. For accessibility information, contact Michele Carpenter.

PERSPECTIVES FOR INCLUSION

Perspectives for Inclusion is a lecture series creating insight, exploration, and reflection. Delve into the role each of us plays in creating an inclusive environment. Yale School of Medicine invites leading experts to offer a broader field of vision, and deeper understanding, of the communities we belong to and serve. Continue the conversations with guides to facilitate further consideration of the real-world ramifications for clinical practice and research.

Sponsored by the YSM Office of Collaborative Excellence.